REOS 062: Albula line in winter
The Albula line in summer is impressive, but in winter, it takes on a new dimension!
This film will demonstrate that it is not all "plain sailing" when operating this dramatic route against the elements.
The film is in three parts;
In the first part, the landscape in unattractive and the skies are grey and dull.
The trains help to bring some colour. The weekend brings additionally long trains to cater for the extra passengers, as
well as special car carrying trains. Filming takes us from Solis to Bergün.
In the second part the snow is falling. A “loco” snowplough is in action. It’s Monday, and therefore, freight trains are
routed between the passenger trains. Again, filming takes us from Solis to Bergün.
In the final part, the sun appears as we film a long freight train close to Bonaduz. From Sils, we climb up grade until
we reach the tunnel at Preda, as we shoot a variety of footage from many known and unknown locations.
Maps are added to point out the camera locations. We only use original
sound recordings, without any added commentary or music.
Running time: 87 minutes.
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2004-02 [SDw] Classic Albula in WINTER, Bergün to Preda, fresh snow, amazing RhB trains, super sound© 2018 REOS Image productions